Which of the Following Describes the Main Reason for Using

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the main reason for using the deviation IQ formula instead of Stern's MA ÷ CA × 100 formula to represent IQ scores?

• A)A 90-year-old would not likely be able to achieve an IQ of 100 using Stern's formula.
• B)The older you are,the higher your IQ score will be according to Stern's formula.
• C)Stern's formula underpredicts IQ scores for those under 20 years old.
• D)Stern's formula is more difficult to calculate.

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Definitions:

Size Constancy

The perceptual phenomenon where the perceived size of an object remains constant despite changes in the distance or size of the image on the retina.

Perception

The process of organizing, identifying, and interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment or an object.

Kinesthetic Senses

involve the perception of body movements and position, including the sense of muscle strain and movement through joints.

Body Position

The arrangement or posture of the body parts in relation to each other.